P-Plate Tests To Restart
Learner drivers will be able to sit for their P-plates again soon with practical driving tests to resume on June 15.
Blue Card Deadline Extended … Again
The State Government has extended its controversial Blue Card application deadline for rural firies again … this time until the end of the upcoming fire season.
MP Supports Work Of JPs
The work of the South Burnett’s Justices of the Peace has been supported through Round 11 of Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero Grants.
Driver Trapped In Rollover
A driver has escaped with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road on Tuesday.
Target Responds To Online Petition
The online petition launched by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff in a bid to save the Murgon Target Country store has attracted an official response on the petition webpage.
New Face On The Bench
Magistrate Andrew Sinclair is the new face on the bench in local courts.
Theatre Company Ready To Go!
The COVID-19 pandemic has put most South Burnett community groups temporarily out of action … but while some have ground to a standstill, others have been using the lockdown in highly productive ways.
Cherbourg Restrictions Ease
Travel restrictions are being eased for Cherbourg residents from 7:00am on Tuesday (June 2)
Ag Land Prices ‘Defying COVID-19’
Australian agricultural land prices appear to be defying the COVID-19 economic downturn.
COVID-19: What Is Now Allowed?
Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions eased again from noon on Monday (June 1) but what exactly are the changes?
Red Earth, BIEDO To Host Ideas Chats
Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) and Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) are teaming up to host a series of conversations to talk about what we’ve gained from the COVID-19 experience in the Inland Burnett.
MP Plans Bunyas Chat
Member for Callide Colin Boyce will be holding a “catch up” session with Bunya Mountains’ residents on Wednesday, June 10.
Cherbourg Restrictions Still Apply
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Queensland are easing from midday on Monday (June 1) but Indigenous communities are still being kept locked down … for the moment.
Kingaroy Boy Goes Missing
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 15-year-old boy reported missing in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
$500,000 Project Unveiled In Nanango
Planning has begun for the final stage of Nanango’s Heritage Lodge project after the announcement on Friday of a $250,000 grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Red Benches Send A Message
South Burnett Regional Council will be placing more red benches around the region in a bid to raise community awareness about the impact of domestic and family violence.
Horse Owners Urged To Vaccinate
With winter around the corner, the State Government is urging horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated against Hendra virus.
Petition Falls On Deaf Ears
A petition organised by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff to save the Target Country store in Murgon has fallen on deaf ears
BOM Predicts Wetter Winter
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a wetter than average winter for most of Australia.
Solar Feed-In Tariff Rises Slightly
The solar feed-in tariff for regional Queensland customers has been lifted slightly for 2020-21.
